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Three players that were not named captains but cited by Gase as emerging leaders were interesting:

• Jay Cutler, quarterback

• Lawrence Timmons, linebacker

• Reshad Jones, safety

This is actually Cutler’s sixth week as a Dolphin, though it doesn’t seem like he’s been around that long.

“I hadn’t been around Jay much,” Dolphins offensive coordinator Clyde Christensen said. “I think probably the thing that surprised me is how natural he is with the no-huddle stuff. He’s an even-kneeled guy. He picked up things so quickly. I thought it would take a little bit of a while just to get back in rhythm; but again, it just shows he has done it for so long, and he’s a veteran guy.”

Players and coaches have privately and publicly mentioned several times since Timmons’ arrival as a free agent that he possesses leadership traits.

“I look at a guy like Lawrence Timmons,” Gase said. “When you watch him practice and you watch how he plays in preseason games, you would think this is his first or second year in the league. He doesn’t say a whole bunch but the way he operates and the way he goes about his business, I think guys respect that and understand why he’s been in the league so long and why he’s been so successful. That’s the great thing about the NFL. Each year is so different.”

Gase stated that Jones, who is not at all boisterous in the locker room, is becoming a more vocal leader.

“Last year, we were looking for guys to step up and be leaders and this year, Reshad Jones is a very vocal leader for us,” Gase said. “Just to see how these guys have taken over this program and it’s their locker room, it’s been fun to watch.”